Senior Engineer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE by answering the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain HOW you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the screening questions and correspondence. In your responses to the screening questions, please ensure that you:

a) Provide concrete and detailed examples to justify your responses
b) Specify the approximate timeframe that each example occurred (ie. February - June 2017)
c) Clearly identify which organization you were working for at the time

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position at Canadian Forces base Halifax with an English Essential Language Profile AND One (1) indeterminate position Canadian Forces base Gagetown with a BBB/BBB Language Profile.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
E1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position

* A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization)

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Significant* and recent** experience in construction project management through all stages of project delivery

EX2: Significant* and recent** experience in managing multiple construction projects concurrently

EX3: Significant* and recent** experience in the application of construction project, risk management and business case analysis

EX4: Significant* and recent** experience in managing construction project financial resources

EX5: Significant* and recent** experience in managing human resources or leading a project team. Human resources management/team leadership is defined as, but not limited to: assigning work, managing performance, developing resourcing plans, determining needs, approving training

Notes :
*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, for the experience factor in question, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately five (5) years.

**Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last ten (10) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
AE1: Post-graduate university degree
AE2: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module and the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)
AEX2: Experience working with the Department of National Defence
AEX3: Experience working in a real property environment
AEX4: Experience working with the Project Approval Directive in the Department of National Defence

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1: Be available to work overtime during the week and/or weekends, sometimes on short notice

OR2: Willingness to occasionally travel in Canada

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Such as English Essential or French Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, etc

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to analyze issues and make recommendations

COMPETENCIES:
C1: Thinking things through
C2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C3: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C4: Working effectively with others

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CoE2: Hold a valid provincial class 5 driver's license

CoE3: Able and willing to obtain a DND 404 driver's license

CoE4: Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

CoE5: Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights

CoE6: Must be able to obtain and maintain a licence and to be a member in good standing of the respective provincial association of Professional Engineers

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.